Ó Maonaigh, Prionsias (1922-2006)
Dates
- Existence: 1922 - 2006
Biographical note
From County Donegal, Prionsias Ó Maonaigh / Francis "Francie" Mooney was a fiddle player, composer, and teacher. A native Irish speaker, he played a pivotal role in preserving and fostering the traditional music of northwest Donegal.
Alternate names
Francis Mooney, Prionnsias Ó Maonaigh, Francie Mooney
Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:
Boston Harbor Cruise Sessions, 2000 June 21
Céilí dance led by Donncha O Muineachain with music by Larry Reynolds and members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann; musical performance by Buddy MacMaster and Janine Randall, 1997 June 24
Céilí Mor, 2000 June 23
Farewell Concert, 2002 June 22
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The audio quality for the first 25 minutes of the camera A video recording is poor, however the camera B and audio-only recordings are good.
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Friday Teacher and Student Music Seisiún Mór, 2002 June 21
Gaelic Roots Concert, 2000 June 22
Includes two independent audio recordings and video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and VHS have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Interview of Francis Mooney by Earle Hitchner, 2002 June 21
Lecture by Earle Hitchner: "Meet the Critic"; Fiddle and Dance Styles: From Scotland and Ireland to Cape Breton and America, Moderated by Mick Moloney; and Boston Harbor Boat Cruise, 2002 June 19
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The boat cruise was only recorded on video.
Master's Concert, 1997 June 28
Masters Concert, 2003 June 19
Includes two independent audio recordings and video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Monday events: recital; interview of Ciarán Mac Mathúna by Maggie Holtzberg and Beth Sweeney; harp lecture by Sally Sommers Smith of Boston University; and County Kerry Music Forum: "Legends of County Kerry", 2000 June 19
Smith replaced Ruth-Ann Harris, who was on the program as the anticipated Monday lecturer. Each event was captured in its own audio recording, but the video recordings span all four events. Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Only the camera B video set includes the end of the Smith lecture.